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Fire Blotter | SR18 Head On Collision; Truck vs, Motorcycles; Extended Seizure
Crews responded to a Snoqualmie home to assist someone with Covid suffering from general weakness. The patient was transported to the hospital. Crews responded to SR 18 for a two-vehicle, head-on collision. One vehicle crashed into a guardrail. Crews had to extricate one of the two vehicle occupants. The individuals were transported to the hospital.
King County Sheriff's Office seeks witnesses after man fatally shot on Metro bus
DES MOINES, Wash. — Investigators with the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) are putting out a plea for more witnesses to come forward after a man was shot and killed while riding a Metro bus this week. The shooting happened Monday afternoon near South 216th Street and Pacific...
Family trio arrested, couple accused of King County burglary spree
BELLEVUE, Wash. - A convicted felon, his girlfriend, and her son have all been taken into custody in connection to a string of burglaries across the Sound this summer. Their alleged crime spree spanned from Newcastle to Bellevue and Kirkland. The three now face a slew of serious charges. Interestingly,...
Juvenile victim dies from injuries In Desert Aire shooting
DESERT AIRE - A tragic update has emerged following the drive-by shooting in Desert Aire on Monday night. The 16-year-old victim who was critically wounded during the incident has sadly passed away. As the individual was a minor and the death occurred in King County, the King County Medical Examiner’s Office will be responsible for releasing the victim's identity.
Man found dead in rubble of 2-alarm commercial fire at Tile Lines in Kent has been identified
The King County Medical Examiner’s Office (KCME) has identified the man whose body was found in a commercial fire on Friday morning, Aug. 23 as Darrell T. Helbling, 63. Coroners said that Helbling died from smoke inhalation and thermal injuries suffered in the 2-alarm blaze that struck Tile Lines, located at 1531 Central Ave S.
Snoqualmie Police Department Announces Temporary Pause of School Resource Officer Position
On August 13, 2024, Snoqualmie Police Chief Brian Lynch notified the Snoqualmie Valley School District that due to staffing constraints within the department, it could not assign an officer to the School Resource Officer (SRO) position effective September 3, 2024. “We understand the importance of having a School Resource Officer...
Washington Cops Need Your Help Solving Bank Robbery, Shoplifting Incident in Bellevue!
BELLEVUE, WA – Police in Washington are seeking the public’s help identifying two suspects connected to a July bank robbery. The Bellevue Police Department on Tuesday released surveillance video showing a white male suspect wearing a medical mask entering a Wells Fargo bank branch on the 2200 block of 156th Avenue NE at around 4:46 p.m. on July 17. He can be seen passing a note to the teller.
High visibility patrols will target impaired drivers in King County this Labor Day weekend
In a bid to enhance roadway safety, the King County Target Zero Traffic Safety Coalition announced that it will be conducting High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrols throughout this Labor Day weekend. These patrols are focused on identifying and removing impaired drivers from the roads as part of the ongoing “100...
Kent Police describe what led to arrest of man in 1980 cold case
Kent Police detectives used DNA, genealogy comparisons and a discarded cigarette to find the man who allegedly killed Dorothy “Dottie” Silzel 44 years ago at her Kent condo shortly after she ended her shift at a local pizza parlor. “With the advancements in DNA technology and other forensic...
Mercer Island attempted child luring suspect pleads 'not guilty' in WA court
MERCER ISLAND, Wash. - Mohammad Ajoly, the man accused of attempting to lure two children on Mercer Island, pleaded not guilty in a King County court on Tuesday. Ajoly, a Jordanian national visiting on a visa, appeared with his attorney and an interpreter during his arraignment. According to investigators, Ajoly...
Fatal collisions prompt Fairwood traffic safety study
The King County Council passed legislation on Aug. 20 asking the county to conduct a traffic safety study in the community of Fairwood near Renton and Kent. Nine out of nine councilmembers on the King County Council voted yes on the legislation, “requesting the King County executive to evaluate strategies to improve traffic safety along county-maintained roads and roadway segments in and around the Fairwood community of unincorporated King County and to prepare a report.”
Seattle-area man indicted, accused of laundering millions of dollars in scam
SEATTLE - A Seattle-area resident was recently indicted for nine counts of money laundering in connection to an investment scam that stole millions of dollars. Geoffrey K. Auyeung, of Newcastle, was arrested on August 12 and is scheduled to be arraigned on September 5. According to records filed in the...
Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Aug. 21-27, 2024
22300 block 56th Avenue West: Eggs were reportedly thrown at a house. 24000 block Van Ry Boulevard: A court order service was reported. 24000 block Van Ry Boulevard: An employee reportedly stole cash from a business. 4200 block 212th Street Southwest: A court order service was reported. 23200 block 58th...
Kirkland Police Department Invites Locals to Participate in Annual Community Police Academy
The Kirkland Police Department is hosting its annual Community Police Academy. Residents, workers, and business owners are invited to learn about the daily operations and responsibilities of the police. The academy aims to provide a clear view of police work and build understanding between the community and the police force.
Preventing Tragedy: Essential Tips to Keep Young Children Safe from Window Falls
Following a recent incident in which a young child fell from a second-story window, the Snoqualmie Fire Department is reminding residents about steps they can take to prevent accidental window falls and protect small children. According to Public Health Seattle & King County, nearly 5,000 children are injured each year...
Shoreline Fire techs get high-rise training
Under the auspices of the North King County Training Consortium, Rope Techs from Shoreline Fire and other agencies got some training on high rise rescues on a building in Bellevue. The scenario:. A window washer is stuck halfway down the side of a 350" building. Technicians must rappel down to...
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